Karnataka Legislative Assembly notifies the Factories (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2023: daily work hours allowed to be increased from existing nine hours upto twelve hours subject to maximum of forty eight hours in a week
The Government of Karnataka in a Gazette Notification dated 7th August, 2023 has notified the Factories (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2023 (“2023 Amendment”) […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Lok Sabha, with a view to enact a legislation which […]
CDSCO issues FAQ for implementation Barcode requirement on the label of 300 brands of drugs
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has issued a FAQ for implementation of the requirement of Barcode or Quick Response (QR) Code on […]
Requirement to submit physical copies of SOFTEX Forms and invoices by SEZ Units dispensed with: aimed at enhancing ease of doing business
With a view to enhance ease of doing business and reduce existing compliance burden, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, SEZ Division […]
Ministry of Consumer Affairs issues Direction for implementation of exemptions under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 on Medical Device
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs (“Ministry”) has issued an order reiterating the following provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 […]
Govt. of Maharashtra issues Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Ordinance, 2023 to facilitate ease of doing business
With a view to create an effective Single Window System or delivery of services related to issuing of permissions required for establishing […]
Public comments invited on Consultation paper for ‘Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services’ till 4th August, 2023
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has invited written comments on the Consultation Paper on “Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication […]
Public comments invited on the proposed Draft Central Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Rules, 2023 by Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has proposed the Draft Central Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Rules, 2023. Objections or suggestions may be […]
NPCI issues mandatory measures to be implemented on or before 31.12.2023 by Banks, PSPs, TPAPs for UPI
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has notified mandatory measures to be implemented by Banks, PSPs, TPAPs for UPI. These have […]
FSSAI extends the date of enforcement of requirement as to compulsory inclusion of a disclaimer on the front of pack of food labels.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has further decided to extend the date of enforcement of sub-regulation (7) of Regulation […]
Date of implementing provisions of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2022 stands extended to 1st September, 2023
The Department of Consumer Affairs has further extended the timeline for implementing the provisions of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2022 […]
Now direct selling entities selling or offering to sell goods or services must do so through a network of sellers
Department of Consumer Affairs through Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) (Amendment) Rules, 2023 has updated the definition of direct selling entity* to include […]